MedicaidBilling CodesLow impact
COVID-19 Vaccine clinical policy and testing clinical policy updates
Washington Apple Health·WA·Medical Policy
Effective date
Nov 21, 2022
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Washington State Health Care Authority added a new COVID-19 vaccine booster procedure code (0044A) for Novavax to the Apple Health (Medicaid) policy and fee schedule, effective November 21, 2022. The authority also updated contact information for telehealth policy, billing, and coding questions in both COVID-19 vaccine and testing policies.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must add HCPCS code 0044A (Novavax COVID-19 booster 5MCG/0.5ML) to billing system for Apple Health (Medicaid) patients. Update encounter forms and vaccine administration protocols to include this new code option.